Obituaries

Sep 9, 2009

Sep 9, 2009

PORTER_Scott Christopher Porter, 39, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Scott was born December 9, 1969 the son of Charles Arthur and Marlene Vaughn Porter in Pueblo, Colorado. He graduated from Del Norte High School and CNM. Scott loved hunting and serving others through his work at Sandia Hospice and Kirtland 377th Wing at...

Sep 9, 2009

Leo Vadas was born June 11th, 1908 in Springfield, Illinois and spent most of his 101 years in northern Indiana. He was employed by Inland Steel Corp. for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1965. Mr. Vadas was a bachelor and for the past 24 years had made his home with his niece Cecilia McDermott; first in Michigan and...

Sep 8, 2009

SPURGEON VERNON KELLEY May 20, 1919 - September 8, 2009 Lifelong 4 corners area resident Spurgeon Vernon Kelley passed away at his home in Aztec, NM on September 08, 2009. He was 90 years old. Mr. Kelley was born to Seagle and Augusta Kelley on their farm on the Florida Mesa (in what was then known as Falfa, Colorado a small...

Sep 8, 2009

HARDY- Charles Kee Hardy, 30, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Charles' care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Sep 8, 2009

CAPUTO_Rose Caputo (Grandma Rose) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and formerly of New York, went to the eternal Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Rose enjoyed all of her 103 years. She was born October 27, 1905 in Palo Del Colle, Bari, Italy. Grandma Rose loved cooking; Bingo; and telling jokes, she will be missed by family and many friends....

Sep 8, 2009

STAUFFACHER - Lavonne C. Stauffacher, 62, passed away on September 8, 2009. Lavonne's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Sep 8, 2009

Elbert Edward Williams, "Bert", 79, of Aztec, NM, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was surrounded by family at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Born in Levelland, Texas, December 16, 1929 to George Wesley Williams and Viola Frances Thorp Williams. Bert was a well accomplished ASE Mechanic and Instructor. He loved...

Sep 7, 2009

Edward Earl Hopper-Edward "Earl" Hopper of Bloomfield passed away Monday September 7, 2009. He was born August 24, 1930 in Clovis, New Mexico to Julian and Verdie (Lane) Hopper. Earl was an avid outdoorsman; he was particularly fond of camping and also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was also the proud owner of Woody's Safety Service for over 20 years....

Sep 7, 2009

GREENHILL- Floyd Vernon Greenhill, 85 passed away on September 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Doris of Albuquerque; two brothers Arthur of Fresno, CO and Ellis of Albuquerque and wife Janie, and grandson Bobby and daughter in law Lorna both of Albuquerque, and nephew Tim Greenhill of Albuquerque. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral...

Sep 7, 2009

BACA - Patrick B. Baca, Jr. 36, passed away on September 7, 2009, a life long resident of Albuquerque. Patrick was born December 5, 1972, the son of Patrick B. Baca, Sr. and Mae Gonzales. Patrick served in the Military for four years. He is survived by his son Brian Baca and daughter Penelope Baca, step-son Robert Cordova of Albuquerque,...

Sep 7, 2009

WAAGEN - Jayson "Jamie" Paul Waagen, age 39, beloved son, father and brother joined his heavenly family Monday, September 7, 2009, following a tragic accident. Jayson was born in Harvey, North Dakota on December 2, 1969. He lived his younger years in North Dakota, moving to Albuquerque, NM in 1988. Jayson was a member of the National Guard in North...

Sep 7, 2009

Sep 6, 2009

Sep 6, 2009

Brian R. Rector August 25, 1962 - September 6, 2009 Our beautiful, gentle, and loving Brian concluded his long, hard fought battle for life on Sunday evening. He departed this life peacefully, surrounded by the boundless love of his family, who were continually at his side during his final days. After Brian learned that cancer would eventually claim his life,...

Sep 6, 2009

Ruby "Maxine" Bruce a longtime resident of Farmington, NM passed away September 6, 2009. She was born April 26, 1950 in Clovis, NM to Gene and Virginia (Shopher) Beevers. Maxine enjoyed her birds and gardening. She was a 1968 graduate of Farmington High School. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ruby " Maxine" is survived by her daughters;...

Sep 5, 2009

ALIRES,-Ted "Dice" Alires, 92, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009. Ted was born in Albuquerque, NM to Theodore F. and Adelina (Quintana) Alires Sr. on October 7, 1916. He was a projectionist for Commonwealth Theaters and a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Ted was a past President of the Spanish-American Branch with The Church of Latter...

Sep 5, 2009

HIGGINS - Jeanenne (Jean) P. Higgins, 68, of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 in Albuquerque. She was born January 5, 1941 in Albuquerque to Ernest and Audrey Myers. She was employed by A.P.S. cafeteria services for 38 years before retiring 4 years ago. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Lee and her parents. She is...

Sep 5, 2009

Dolan- Eugene Vincent Dolan, 82, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009. Eugene was born in Manhattan, NY to Vincent and Theresa Dolan. He retried from T.W.A. and made his home in Albuquerque, NM for the last 20 years. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Eugene's name...

Sep 5, 2009

TOGSTAD - Terry Togstad, 66, a resident of Rio Rancho since 2006 and formerly of California, passed away on September 5, 2009 after his battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia Togstad of Rio Rancho; daughters, Brenda Togstad of Mesa, AZ and Wendy Togstad of Santa Rosa, CA; brothers, Robert Togstad of Hamilton...